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The Metropolitan
Nashville Education Association is pleased to offer the following
professional development opportunities to Nashville’s Teachers. The
University of MNEA is made possible by the hard-working, dedicated
members of MNEA/TEA/NEA. All training sessions will be held at the MNEA Headquarters.
The start and end times for each session are noted below.
To
register click the appropriate registration link. (Member rates apply to
MNEA members and others affiliated with NEA/TEA.) After registering, please forward your payment (if
applicable) to MNEA, Route 3 or MNEA, 531 Fairground Court, Nashville, TN
37211-2008.
Classroom Management Workshop
I Can Do It! is an unforgettable workshop
covering classroom management, and it's especially meaningful for new
teachers. Originally created by th San Bernardino Teachers
Association (CA) and school administrators, I
Can Do It! is heralded by teachers across the country.
Tennessee's teachers acclaim it as – "Awesome and extremely
beneficial" – "Great training – I have specific ideas to take
home." – "Great mix of research and practical
applications" – "I feel reinforced in what I have done and have
tools to expand and modify my classroom."
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Session
Modules:
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Getting to Know Your Students Reinforcements
Smoothly Flowing Classrooms
Communication Styles
Dealing with Difficult Behavior, Rules and Routines
Polishing Your Techniques
Hints, Transitions, Sponges
Home and School Communication
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Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth
Comprehensive Assessment
for New/Non-Tenured Teachers
October 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This
workshop examines the Tennessee Framework for Evaluation and helps
pre-tenure teachers become aware of the evaluation process focusing on
the Comprehensive Assessment. Participants will examine the indicators
and performance standards, develop instructional strategies to match the
indicators, and increase awareness of their rights and
responsibilities. Participants will receive three hours of
professional development credit.
Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth
Comprehensive Assessment for Tenured Teachers
October 19, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This
workshop examines the Tennessee Framework for Evaluation and helps
tenured teachers become aware of the evaluation process focusing on the
Comprehensive Assessment. Participants will examine the indicators and
performance standards, develop instructional strategies to match the
indicators, and increase awareness of their rights and
responsibilities. Participants will receive three hours of
professional development credit.
Street Wise Safety Training
Coming
in the Fall of 2010
A.M.C.P.,
an independent Task Force of former law enforcement professionals, will
present Street Wise Safety Training at MNEA this fall. This program
and the information provided can help reduce an individual's chance of
becoming a victim of crime by as much as 70%.
The
information presented provides excellent defense for workplace violence
as well as individual, home, and automobile safety. Subjects
covered in the program highlight current crimes threatening our families
and employees. A.M.C.P. instructors have provided this training to
various government agencies, military bases, schools, businesses, groups,
organizations and associations for over 13 years.
MNEA Retirement Workshop
Coming in the Fall of 2010
The
University of MNEA Retirement Workshop is designed to help you make sure
all is in order before and after your retirement date. Participants
at various levels of their careers are welcome to attend. Benefits
specialists will be on hand to answer your questions, so plan on
attending.
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